2005 Buick Lacrosse electrical system problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Buick LaCrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V355000 (Electrical System) and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and the contact was able to coast to the shoulder of…”
filed Aug 10, 2023
“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable. The battery was replaced several times however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mileage control circuit had malfunctioned. The…”
filed Jun 28, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other…Campaign 14V355000 · Jun 23, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Lacrosse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lacrosse | 11 | 32% |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 53 | 41% |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 61 | 30% |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 32 | 19% |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 46 | 24% |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 31 | 29% |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 84 | 34% |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 75 | 30% |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 83 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.